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CT Communities Challenge Grant Program

Administered by Department of Economic and Community Development · Connecticut

BENEFIT
Up to $6M
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Must improve livability, vibrancy, convenience and equity of communities
  • 2Matching grant program required
  • 350% of funds targeted to distressed municipalities
  • 4Must include transit-oriented or downtown development elements

Eligible Project Types

CommercialResidentialMixed UseBrownfieldAffordable Housing
STACKING POTENTIAL

CT Communities Challenge Grant Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the CT Communities Challenge Grant Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Department of Economic and Community Development official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23
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